English Lesson on Prepositions of Place and Direction
In this English lesson on prepositions of place and direction, you will learn about essential prepositions used to describe the location of objects and the direction of movement. This lesson is designed to help you better understand these prepositions and how to use them correctly in everyday situations.
What the Lesson Will Cover
- You will learn the meanings of various prepositions.
- We will provide clear examples to illustrate the usage of each preposition.
- You'll gain confidence in using these prepositions in your daily conversations.
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Prepositions and Their Meanings
| Preposition | Meaning | Usage | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| in | inside | A place where you are to do something typical (watch a film, study, work) | Jane is standing in the car. |
| at | specific point | Attached | Jane is at the door. |
| on | on a surface | For a particular side (left, right) | The bag is on the table. |
| by, next to, beside | close proximity | Left or right of somebody or something | Jane is standing by the car. |
| under | beneath | On the ground, lower than (or covered by) something else | The fish are under the table. |
| below | lower than | Lower than something else but above ground | The fish are below the surface. |
| over | above | Covered by something else | Put a jacket over your shirt. |
| above | higher than | Higher than something else, but not directly over it | A path above the lake. |
| across | from one side to the other | Getting to the other side (also across) | Walk across the bridge. |
| through | from one end to the other | Overcoming an obstacle | Drive through the tunnel. |
| to | movement towards | Movement to a person or building | Go to the cinema. |
| into | movement inside | Enter a room / a building | Go into the kitchen. |
| towards | movement in the direction of | Movement in the direction of something (but not directly to it) | Go five steps towards the house. |
| onto | movement to a surface | Jump onto the table | Jump onto the table. |
| from | starting point or source | In the sense of where from | A flower from the garden. |
| room, building, street, town, country | various locations | In the kitchen, in London. | |
| Book, paper, etc. | various materials | In the book. | |
| car, taxi | vehicles | In the car, in a taxi. | |
| picture, world | broader contexts | In the picture, in the world. | |
| meaning next to, by an object | indicating proximity to an object | Jane is standing by the car. | |
| for a table | on a table | The book is on the table. | |
| for events | at events | At a concert, at the party. | |
| for a place with a river | near a river | London lies on the Thames. | |
| for a floor in a house | specific floor in a building | On the first floor. | |
| for public transport | using public transportation | On the bus, on a plane. | |
| for television, radio | broadcasting mediums | On TV, on the radio. | |
| left or right of somebody or something | indicating relative position | Jane is standing by the car. |
Conclusion and Recap
In conclusion, this lesson taught you various prepositions of place and direction. By understanding their meanings and usage, you'll be better equipped to express location and movement accurately in English.
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